• Defense Tips for Paintball

    USMC-06477In many sports, offense gets the glory. In hockey and soccer fans admire the player who scores the most goals. In basketball, they admire the player who makes the most baskets. In volleyball, the hitters who get the most kills get all of the attention. In paintball, it is typically the player who eliminates the most opponents.

    While offensive positions are more fun and get the glory, defensive positions are just as important, if not more. The quality of your team’s defense can be the difference between winning and losing. Therefore, you will want to build the best defense possible. To help you improve your defense, AC Paintball in southern New Jersey has compiled these tips.

    Be Patient

    If you are playing defense during a game like capture-the-flag or defend-the-castle, one strategy you may use is hiding somewhere near the object you are defending. This may be in the bushes or behind a nearby bunker. Then you can create a surprise attack on any opponent who enters the area.

    When you use this strategy, it can be tempting to go toward your opponent and attack your opponent before they get closer. Yet, if you do so, you may give your position away to them and they may hit you and get to your flag. Therefore, when using this strategy, you need to be patient and wait for your opponents to come to you.

    Take Quick Peeks

    hiding-1209131_960_720Even if you are playing an offensive position at AC Paintball, you will need to know how to be defensive at times. One tip both offensive and defensive players can use is to take quick peeks. If you poke your head out of a bunker or from behind a tree for too long, your opponents will likely shoot at you. Don’t give them that chance. Only keep your head out for a few seconds.

    If you need to see home, peak out again, but do so from another spot. If you stay in the same spot, your opponents will expect you to keep peeking from the same spot and be ready to pull the trigger right away.

    Keep Your Profile As Small As Possible

    The larger the target, the easier it is to hit. If you can keep your profile as small as possible, you can make it more difficult for your opponents to hit you. When shooting from behind an AC Paintball bunker, figure out which angle will leave as little of your body exposed as possible. Each bunker is a little different, so try out different positions and shooting angles.

    Stay on the Move

    If you stay in the same spot for too long, your opponents will likely surround you and give you no place to run to. Therefore, hoping from bunker to bunker can keep you safer during your AC Paintball game. It is also more difficult to hit a moving target than it is to hit a stationary target.

    Bonus tip: Try to scope out the AC Paintball field before your game and figure out how you can move from bunker to bunker. This will help you make faster decisions during your game.

    Have Enough Players on Defense

    When you ask your teammates what position they want to play, chances are, many players will want to play offense. However, if most of your players are playing offense, lack of defense can become your team’s weakness. If your opponents figure this out, they can quickly take advantage of this fact and take control of the game.

    Plan out how many people you need on defense ahead of time so you can make sure it is covered. It may also be helpful to have certain players lined up to take over for defensive players who get eliminated.

    Have Your Team Spread Out

    DSC06586If your team travels in large groups, you become a bigger target. Your opponents will have a decent chance of eliminating someone simply by aiming toward the group. This can also become a weakness for your team. Instead, tell your team to spread out across the AC Paintball field. This will allow you to cover more ground and keep more of your teammates in the game for longer.

    Help Cover Teammates Under Fire

    A team that is united is stronger than a group of individuals who just happen to be playing together. As a team, you need to watch each other’s back and help each other when someone is in need. If you notice a teammate getting ambushed, try to cover them. You may put yourself in danger, but you will also give your teammate a better chance of staying in the game.

    Also, be sure to communicate. If someone plans on running in to capture the flag, follow them and help watch out for snipers. If they are able to reach the flag and take it safely back to your team’s base, you will be part of your team’s victory.

    Visit AC Paintball to Try Out Your Defense Skills

    Ready to try out some of these defensive tips? Book an AC Paintball game now! Just follow this link: https://acpaintball.com/schedule-paintball-game/. We look forward to seeing you soon!

    January 29, 2018

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  • Tips for Detecting Opponents in Your Area

    DSC06586Playing offense in a paintball game is exciting. You get credit for taking out opponents and you get to be in the middle of the action. While it is easy to focus on the exciting offensive part, it is also important to play defensively as well.

    You should always be on guard. It only takes a second or two for your opponent to pull the trigger, hit you, and eliminate you from the game. So, what is the best way to help make sure you stay in your AC Paintball game? Detecting opponents near you. If you can see danger before you encounter it, you can avoid it. To help you do so, AC Paintball in southern New Jersey has compiled this list of tips.

    Listen

    While most players, at AC Paintball, will try to stay as quiet as possible, it is difficult to stay completely silent. Leaves make noise when moved or stepped on. Some clothing can be noisy when your opponents move. Your opponents will also need to communicate with each other. With this in mind, your ears can be a great tool to keep you protected and in the game.

    In your free time, practice listening. Research ways you can improve your skills and test yourself to see if you can determine what direction sounds are coming from. Before you know it, you will be ready for your next AC Paintball game.

    Scan the AC Paintball Field

    Think about a hunting or herding dog. They have to stay alert and pay attention to many things at once. They are trained to carefully scan their surrounds to look for movement in the area. You can use the same technique to help you be successful in your next AC Paintball game.

    When scanning, be sure to pay attention to how much time you have to do so and where you are when you do so. If you get caught up in scanning the field for too long, you may not notice your opponents sneaking up on you. Stopping on a path out in the open to scan the field will also leave you vulnerable. Be sure you find a safe place to watch before scanning the field and know how much time you have to spare.  

    Keep Your Vision Low

    paintball-1282164_960_720Not everyone stays standing during an AC Paintball game. They crouch behind bunkers, crawl on the ground, and even lay flat at certain times. This means that keeping your focus low will improve your chances of catching movement. Just be sure that you don’t get tunnel vision and keep looking down. You should be aware of all of your surroundings.

    Watch the Ref or Marshall

    Many referees and marshalls are trained to go toward where they predict firing will occur. This helps them judge the situation better. If you see a ref walking toward you and you are not aware of any opponents in the area, you will want to take a second look around. You may also want to consider trying to safely move out of the area or preparing to react and fire back quickly in case your opponent misses their shot.

    Have a Teammate Help Keep Watch

    You can only look in one general direction at a time. Depending on the type of mask you are using, your range of vision may be narrowed even more. This means that it can be helpful to have a second pair of eyes to help you watch out for your opponents at AC Paintball.

    Traveling near one or two of your teammates can improve your chances of spotting opponents and allow you to watch out for one another. Just don’t travel in groups that are too large. Doing so makes your team an easier target.

    Be Ready To React

    Finally, you need to be ready to react. If you notice an opponent in your area, you have two options. You can fight and try to shoot at them or you can run and try to get away. Every situation will be different, so practicing making quick decisions will be beneficial to you during your next game. You can learn more tips and tricks for decision making by checking out AC Paintball’s blog on our website.

    December 27, 2017

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